Israel continues killing civilians in Gaza, Lebanon
In addition, the Israeli military has intensified its air and ground operations in the northern Gaza Strip, particularly in the Jabalia camp. On Saturday, the Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the Israeli occupation committed 3 massacres in the Strip, of which 19 dead and 91 wounded arrived at hospitals during the past 24 hours. In this context, the American and French presidents, the German Chancellor and the British Prime Minister called for an end to the Gaza war after a meeting in Berlin. In Lebanon, the Israeli occupation army said that it intercepted two drones launched from Lebanon towards northern Israel on Saturday morning. In an unprecedented event, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that a drone was launched towards the Prime Minister’s house in Caesarea, noting that the Prime Minister and his wife were not present at the site.
Source:Daily News Egypt
October 19, 2024 17:57 UTC
Putin: Russian-Egyptian relations strengthened thanks to President Sisi
File- President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi met with his Russian Counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka - Press photoCAIRO – 19 October 2024: Russian President Vladimir Putin described Russian-Egyptian relations as "distinguished," stating that his country has maintained strong ties with Egypt for decades. In recent years, thanks to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, these relations have been further strengthened. Putin noted, "We have specific plans for the construction of machinery and equipment, which are both long-term and promising." Russia and Egypt signed in November 2015 an agreement to build a nuclear power plant worth $26 billion in Dabaa town located in Matrouh governorate western the country. The project is estimated to generate net revenues worth $264 billion over 60 years, which is the lifespan of the reactors at the plant.
Source:Egypt Today
October 19, 2024 16:24 UTC
e& Business Egypt showcases cutting-edge digital solutions at GITEX Global 2024
e& Business Egypt, the enterprise arm of e& Egypt, made a significant impact at GITEX Global 2024, one of the world’s largest tech exhibitions, held from 14 to 18 October. The unveiling of its bold new identity at GITEX Global 2024 underscores e& Business Egypt’s evolution and commitment to delivering innovative digital solutions that drive performance and accelerate clients’ digital transformation journeys. At GITEX Global, e& Business Egypt showcased solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses, emphasizing its relentless focus on innovation, service excellence, and digital readiness. During the exhibition, e& Business Egypt signed several strategic partnership agreements with prominent local and international companies. Sherif El-Khouly, Chief Business Officer at e& Egypt, expressed his enthusiasm about the company’s participation at GITEX Global, stating: “GITEX Global is a world-leading platform that brings together the most innovative technology under one roof.
Source:Daily News Egypt
October 19, 2024 13:06 UTC
New Instagram campaign to raise awareness and help protect teens from sextortion scams
Sextortion scammers often use the following and follower lists of their targets to try and blackmail them. This allows us to quickly find and take action against sextortion accounts, and to make significant progress in detecting both new and returning scammers. With Instagram Teen Accounts, teens under 18 will be defaulted into stricter message settings, which mean they can’t be messaged by anyone they don’t follow or aren’t connected to. In the EU, we will start placing teens into Teen Accounts later this year and in the rest of the world Teen Accounts will be available from January. We’ll continue to evolve our defenses to help protect our community from sextortion criminals.
Source:Daily News Egypt
October 19, 2024 12:24 UTC
Al Azhar mourns heroic martyrs of Palestinian Resistance
Al-Azhar affirms that the martyrs of the "Palestinian Resistance" were true fighters who instilled fear in their enemies. In mourning the “Martyrs of the Palestinian Resistance,” Al-Azhar emphasizes the need to expose the lies and deception of the Zionist media machine, which seeks to distort the image of the Palestinian resistance in the minds of our youth and children. Khalil al-Hayya, a Hamas leader, officially announced the martyrdom of the movement's leader Yahya Sinwar during clashes with Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip. He moved between all the combat sites, steadfast and resolute on the land of Gaza, defending Palestine and its sanctities, inspiring a spirit of steadfastness, patience, and resistance', al-Hayya said. 'To our great people, to our Arab and Islamic nation, and to the free people of the world', al-Hayya said.
Source:Egypt Today
October 18, 2024 17:36 UTC
Egyptian, Lebanese FMs discuss efforts addressing regional tensions
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty received a phone call today, October 18, from his Lebanese counterpart Abdullah Bou Habib.- press photoCAIRO – 18 October 2024: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty received a phone call today, October 18, from his Lebanese counterpart Abdullah Bou Habib. The two officials discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the efforts being made to address the deteriorating situation in the region. During the call, Minister Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's ongoing efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire and restore calm. The Foreign Minister also reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to strengthening Lebanese national institutions, particularly the Lebanese army, to ensure stability in Lebanon. Abdelatty expressed Egypt's eagerness to continue providing various forms of support to Lebanon during these critical times.
Source:Egypt Today
October 18, 2024 16:57 UTC
Enigmatic Hamas Leader Yahya Al-Sinwar killed in clashes with Israeli occupation in Gaza
Yahya Al-Sinwar, the enigmatic leader of Hamas, was killed in a clash with Israeli soldiers in Gaza on Wednesday, the Israeli military said Thursday. The Israeli military stated that during the patrol, soldiers encountered three armed men and exchanged fire, resulting in their deaths. Born into poverty in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, Al-Sinwar played a pivotal role in establishing Hamas’s military wing during the first Palestinian intifada. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a reference to Al-Sinwar, once said, “This is a little Hitler in a bunker.”The Legacy of the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam BrigadesThe recent conflict brought the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, to the forefront. As the echoes of history reverberate through the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, the ongoing saga in Gaza unfolds against a backdrop of geopolitical intricacies and historical resonances.
Source:Daily News Egypt
October 18, 2024 07:22 UTC
Egypt’s President calls for De-escalation in Middle East during meeting with Iran Foreign Minister
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday, urging de-escalation in the Middle East and calling for an end to violence in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. Iran’s top diplomat, Araghchi, arrived Wednesday in Cairo, on the first visit by an Iranian foreign minister in almost 12 years. The meeting, which was also attended by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty, focused on the current situation in the region. Iran foreign minister expressed appreciation for Egypt’s ongoing efforts to achieve stability and security in the region, praising Egypt’s role across all fronts. Araghchi also conveyed greetings and appreciation from Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to President Al-Sisi, a gesture that was warmly reciprocated.
Source:Daily News Egypt
October 18, 2024 03:32 UTC
PM: 1st phase of Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection project to be done by next May
CAIRO – 17 October 2024: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized the Egyptian government's commitment to completing the first phase of the Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection project on schedule by next May, with a capacity of 1,500 megawatts. Following the completion of this phase, work will commence on the second phase, which will also have a capacity of 1,500 megawatts. Madbouly convened a meeting on Thursday to review the status of the Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection project. Mona Rizk, Chairperson of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company; Eng. Yasser Naguib, Head of the Energy and Water Solutions Sector at Orascom Construction; Adham Kamel, Project Manager at Prysmian Power Link; and several officials from relevant authorities.
Source:Egypt Today
October 17, 2024 18:49 UTC
Amrosh Badr’s ‘Puppetson’ selected for 3rd edition of MedPitching
'Puppetson's' selection for MedPitching, part of the MedFilm Festival, is a significant milestone, offering the film the chance to explore potential co-production opportunities in Italy. Egyptian filmmaker Amrosh Badr’s feature documentary Puppetson has been selected to participate in the third edition of MedPitching. MedPitching, organised under the framework of MedMeetings, aims to foster co-production opportunities within the Euro-Mediterranean region by connecting international film projects with Italian producers. The selection of Puppetson for MedPitching is a significant milestone, offering the film the chance to explore potential co-production opportunities in Italy, further solidifying its place on the international stage. It has previously won two awards from ‘The Factory’ initiative at the Luxor African Film Festival, participated in the documentary films workshop at the Ismailia International Documentary and Short Film Festival in cooperation with the American Embassy in Cairo and Film Independent.
Source:Egypt Today
October 17, 2024 18:49 UTC
Geopolitical tensions affected ships movement through Suez Canal: Egyptian Min.
CAIRO - 16 October 2024: Egyptian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al-Mashat said that tourism, communications and construction showed "resilience and positive growth" in the past fiscal year. She also noted the increased interest of large companies in the new and renewable energy sector. She continued in a press conference that the GDP growth rate recorded 2.4 percent during the last quarter of 2023/2024. She further explained that geopolitical tensions have affected the activity of ships passing through the Suez Canal, and that the manufacturing industries achieved positive growth in the last quarter of the year for the first time since the beginning of the fiscal year 2022/2023.
Source:Egypt Today
October 16, 2024 20:35 UTC
CBE to review interest rates amid predictions of fourth consecutive hold
The expected path of basic return rates depends on expected inflation rates rather than prevailing ones. For his part, Mohamed Abdel Aal, a well-known banking expert, believes that MPC will keep interest rates as they are for another session. “In my opinion, there are only two new assumptions that some can base their predictions on in predicting the possibility of a reduction in the interest rate. Some argue that this reduction is a preemptive signal of MPC’s plan to reduce interest rates on EGP. The fourth factor is the inflation rates recorded now which are still very far from their set targets.
Source:Daily News Egypt
October 16, 2024 19:19 UTC
World Silent as Ethiopian Military Terrorizes Amhara, Kills Mother in Front of Child
The ongoing conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has claimed another innocent life, with the death of a woman named Asbera Mohamednur in a brutal attack by the Ethiopian military. The witnesses described the incident as part of a broader pattern of violence targeting ethnic Amharas, with numerous reports of attacks, massacres, and ethnic cleansing. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has reported killings, bodily injury, property loss, and displacement of civilians in the Amhara Region. In response to the escalating violence, human rights advocates have called for accountability. In October, human rights group Amnesty International accused Ethiopia’s army of conducting “mass arbitrary detentions” in the Amhara region.
Source:Daily News Egypt
October 16, 2024 15:10 UTC
Egypt Lifts Pre-Entry Visa Requirements for Canadian Travelers
Egypt is canceling it pre-entry visa requirements for Canadian citizens effective Dec. 1, 2024, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry revealed in a statement. Since October 2023, Canadians without Egyptian origins traveling to the destination have been required to secure a visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate abroad before travel. The pre-entry visa requirement was cumbersome, with Canadians needing to pay a $150 (CAD) fee and submit an application either in-person at an embassy or by mail. As of December, Canadians will again be able to obtain a visa upon arrival at Egyptian airports. The decision follows a recent meeting between Badr Abdelatty, minister of foreign affairs, immigration, and Egyptian expatriates affairs, and Mélanie Joly, Canadian foreign minister.
Source:Egypt Today
October 16, 2024 13:53 UTC
Egypt cancels pre-visas applied to Canadian citizens
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs announced on Monday that it has canceled pre-visas currently applied to Canadian citizens traveling to Egypt, with the availability of obtaining a visa upon arrival at Egyptian ports of entry. These procedures are scheduled to be implemented starting from December 1 for all Canadian citizens arriving in Egypt starting from then. This decision comes to follow up on what was recently agreed upon during the meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdel-Aati, and Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Egypt and Canada will celebrate the seventieth anniversary of diplomatic relations between them this year. The decision to cancel the pre-entry visas applied to Canadian citizens comes from the joint desire to develop all aspects of cooperation and work towards further facilitation by all available means for the citizens of the two countries, including Egyptian-Canadian citizens.
Source:Egypt Independent
October 16, 2024 06:56 UTC